Ivanka Janssen
Chief Supply Chain Officer Swarovski
ABOUT THE WINNER
Ivanka Janssen is Chief Supply Chain Officer at Swarovski, with over 25 years of global experience across operations, supply chain, innovation, and digital transformation. She is passionate about developing people, transforming experts into business leaders, and building high-performing teams.
Ivanka believes there’s no compromise on talent and a winning mindset. Known for her end-to-end leadership and bold thinking, she previously served as Chief Supply Chain Officer for the Philips Group. Ivanka stays curious by reading widely, engaging in industry forums, and seeking diverse perspectives. What energizes her most is seeing people grow and knowing she plays a small part in their journey. In her spare time, Ivanka enjoys playing pickleball and exploring the Swiss mountains.
Congratulations, Ivanka Janssen!
Case Study Highlights
Ivanka Janssen is leading Swarovski’s supply chain transformation with a clear focus on digital acceleration and customer experience. One key achievement is the integration of AI-driven planning to deliver faster, higher-quality outcomes. Automation and robotics are driving agility, transparency, and resilience across the network.
Guided by their “Lux Ignite” strategy, the transformation positions supply chain as a brand enabler. Anchored in vertical integration, it advances three pillars: customer experience, cost-efficient and agile design, and technology innovation. The model unifies operations across “create, make, and sell.”
Ivanka emphasizes “transform while you perform,” with a strong belief in talent development and bold execution. Initiatives like “Shifting Gears” foster future-ready leaders who turn strategy into measurable impact.
She dedicates this recognition to Swarovski’s united team. Culture, ownership, and curiosity are central to success. Ivanka highlights the power of “handing over the baton,” where end-to-end ownership drives discipline and performance.
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